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wazman
11th May 2009, 23:52
Hey Kiwi Bikers, we're back with our Anzac-powered show about working on bikes. This time we're grafting a set of factory KTM inverted forks by WP Suspension (White Power) onto a BMW F650 ... Have a look and please leave comments either here or at Garage Night TV (http://www.garagenight.tv/).

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The Pastor
12th May 2009, 00:06
nice vid good stuff!
Conquiztador
12th May 2009, 06:47
I do like the way you guys do these. Easy to follow.

But never figured out why the need to change the forks?
Crisis management
12th May 2009, 10:12
But never figured out why the need to change the forks?

Wait until the next episode when they graft the rest of the KTM onto the forks and end up with a usefull bike.....:innocent:

I have to agree tho, the problems with the F650 are weight, low power and poor ergonomics, so how a decent set of forks is going to overcome that lot I don't know.

Good video tho, I'll watch out for more.
wazman
12th May 2009, 19:37
Hi folks, the KTM forks are undeniably better and there's a weight saving too - the yokes/triple clamps alone on the BMW weigh a bloody tonne!

You can buy these conversions off the shelf for the BMW from Touratech but we decided to go our own route - cheaper and using modified rather than custom-made components.

As a group of tinkering bikers we just can't resist!
ajturbo
12th May 2009, 19:48
wow.. got any thoughts on a XB12R buell...???
Conquiztador
12th May 2009, 20:58
Wait until the next episode when they graft the rest of the KTM onto the forks and end up with a usefull bike.....:innocent:

Now THAT was funny. :jerry:


Hi folks, the KTM forks are undeniably better and there's a weight saving too - the yokes/triple clamps alone on the BMW weigh a bloody tonne!

You can buy these conversions off the shelf for the BMW from Touratech but we decided to go our own route - cheaper and using modified rather than custom-made components.

As a group of tinkering bikers we just can't resist!

I see, any reason to escape the missus...